Amazon's AI assistant Alexa+ is getting another new personality. On Thursday, the company announced it's expanding its lineup of personality styles for users to choose from to include a 'Sassy' option, which is for adults only. Notes Amazon, before opting to use the Sassy personality, users will be required to go through additional security checks in the Alexa app. When you toggle on the option for Sassy in the Alexa mobile app, you're warned that the Sassy style uses explicit language, which is why it requires a security check. On iOS, this involved a Face ID scan. The AI assistant explained its style to us like this: 'The Sassy style is built on one premise: help first, judge always. Every answer comes wrapped in wit and a well-placed roast ' it'll answer your question; it'll just make you feel something about it first. Expect reality checks delivered with charm, compliments that somehow sting, and warmth you didn't see coming. Equal-opportunity irreverence, zero apologies....
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